Tampa Bay: March 14, 2002
Tampa Uncuffed
Hey, these new mail carriers have guns
After Hillsborough sheriff's deputies caught a couple of thieves who had stolen hundreds of pieces of mail from mail boxes in Valrico and Bloomingdale, they set about getting the stolen goods back to their owners. All 455 pieces.
Hillsborough County news
Search is on again for a dog runaway
Pebble Creek Animal Hospital is working to retrieve Megan, the second dog to flee there in recent months.
Police chief orders safer holsters
After incidents of guns snatched from officers, the Tampa chief drops the old "thumb break" style.
Mother charged in child's drowning
The 17-year-old facing a felony child neglect count will be charged as a juvenile and avoid prison.
Motorcyclist killed in collision with SUV
TAMPA -- A motorcyclist died after he struck a sport utility vehicle Wednesday night, Tampa police said.
Suit: McDonald's ejected blind man
TAMPA -- A blind Port Richey man is suing McDonald's, alleging that a manager at one of its restaurants yelled at him and ordered him and his guide dog to leave.
